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๐ŸŒŸ Meet Our Extracurricular Teachers

Written on 27 October 2025

Learning with Head, Heart, and Hands โ€“ even after class!

At the German International School Accra (GISA), learning doesnโ€™t end when the bell rings.
Our extracurricular activities are a vital part of school life โ€” they foster creativity, teamwork, confidence, and responsibility while bringing joy and balance to every studentโ€™s day.

Whether in dance, theatre, music, art, or sports, our students discover their talents, grow together, and experience what community truly means.
Our dedicated extracurricular teachers bring passion, cultural diversity, and expertise to every session โ€” creating spaces where curiosity thrives, and young minds shine.

Letโ€™s meet our vibrant AG team ๐Ÿ‘‡

Addis GISA 1๐Ÿ’ƒ Mary Addis-Ababa Ackwerh โ€“ Dance & Movement

Mary is a professional movement artist, storyteller, and graphic designer specializing in videography and animation.
She has trained and performed internationally across the USA, Togo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
At GISA, Mary teaches dance as an expression of joy, teamwork, and identity โ€” combining Afrobeat, AfroHouse, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop styles.

โ€œI love seeing my students express their unique personalities through movement.โ€

IMG 20250930 WA0001โšฝ Gerald Mensah โ€“ Football

Gerald is a passionate football coach dedicated to developing young talent.
With professional structure and contagious enthusiasm, he helps every child โ€” regardless of skill level โ€” to grow in technique, discipline, and confidence.
Off the field, Gerald stays active through sports, fitness, and dance.

IMG 20251003 WA0002โšฝ Enoch Mars Vickerie (Coach Enoch) โ€“ Football

Coach Enoch lives and breathes football.
He trains students not only in skills and strategy but also in teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
For him, every match is an opportunity to grow โ€” both individually and as a team.

1000313747๐Ÿงต Ernest โ€“ Needlework & Design

Ernest inspires children to create with their hands and hearts.
His sessions are filled with sewing, stitching, and crafting โ€” creative spaces where kids can focus, relax, and proudly bring their own designs to life.

IMG 20251016 WA0004๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŽต Andrew James Offei Addo โ€“ Science & Music

Andrew sparks curiosity and creativity through science and music.
He believes every child is a natural explorer and loves helping them discover how exciting learning can be.

โ€œMy goal is to ignite the spark of curiosity โ€” and keep it burning bright!โ€

IMG 20251019 WA0000๐ŸŽญ Prince Bortey โ€“ Theatre

Prince is a theatre director and writer studying Film Directing at UNIMAC.
He has staged several plays at the National Theatre, the University of Ghana, and the Alliance Franรงaise.
His productions explore identity and the journey of growing up โ€” giving young people a voice and the confidence to perform it.

IMG 20251016 WA0009๐Ÿ›ผ๐ŸŽพ Manasseh Tetteh-Doku โ€“ Skating & Tennis

Manasseh is a dedicated skating and tennis coach who works with children from the age of three.
He creates a supportive and energetic environment where young learners develop skills, confidence, and a love for movement.

IMG 20251017 WA0005๐ŸŒˆ Gerald โ€“ Teen Club (Weekend Program)

Gerald leads the Teen Club, a weekend space for social confidence, creativity, and fun!
Activities include ๐ŸŽจ Batik making, ๐ŸŽฌ movie nights, ๐ŸŽณ bowling, ๐Ÿ„ surfing, and ๐ŸŽฎ virtual-reality challenges.
Teens gain life skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership โ€” all in a safe, caring environment.

IMG 20251020 WA0001๐Ÿงฑ Gilles Komla โ€“ Lego Technic / STEM

Gilles has over five years of experience teaching Lego Technic and inspiring young engineers.
Through hands-on building and teamwork, students explore STEM concepts in creative, practical ways.

โ€œMy mission is to spark curiosity โ€” and inspire the engineers of tomorrow.โ€

IMG 20250930 WA0007๐Ÿฅ‹ Daniel Nsobila โ€“ Taekwondo

Daniel is a skilled Taekwondo instructor and student at the University of Ghana.
He emphasizes discipline, respect, and self-confidence โ€” values that extend far beyond the dojo.
His calm determination helps students discover both physical strength and inner focus.

IMG 20251020 WA0000 1๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿณ Amanda โ€“ Arts & Cooking

Amanda combines art, design, and cooking in her workshops.
Whether painting, sewing, or baking, she encourages children to explore their creativity freely.

โ€œIn the kitchen and in art, every โ€˜mistakeโ€™ can become a masterpiece!โ€

IMG 20251021 WA0001๐Ÿ€ Sarah Crane - Basketball Coach 

Our basketball coach brings nearly 25 years of experience from Canada, where she co-founded a successful girlsโ€™ basketball club.
She focuses on fun, inclusion, and teamwork โ€” showing that sport builds confidence, connection, and lifelong joy.

IMG 20251021 WA0003๐Ÿคธ Aaron Lartey โ€“ Sports & Childcare

Aaron is an energetic childcare professional and sports enthusiast with expertise in sign language.
He creates inclusive, hands-on learning spaces where children develop curiosity, imagination, and self-confidence through play and exploration.

IMG 20251021 WA0002๐ŸŽถ Melvin Sosuh โ€“ Music (O Paulos Music School)

Melvin is a talented musician and teacher at O Paulos Music School.
He encourages young artists to explore their creative potential and find their own musical voice through engaging, personalized instruction.

IMG 9803๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค Isaac Okpoti-Paulo โ€“ Music (Piano, Guitar, Band)

Isaac is the founder of O Paulos Music School and an experienced music educator.
He offers lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and band performance.
Isaac believes music builds creativity, discipline, and self-expression โ€” helping every child grow with confidence.

IMG 20251022 WA0004๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Rostelie Mavoungou โ€“ French

Rostelie is a passionate language teacher who loves sharing the beauty and rhythm of French.
Her classes are lively, creative, and cultural journeys that open doors to new worlds and connections.

โ€œLanguage is more than words โ€” itโ€™s a bridge to understanding and friendship.โ€

IMG 20251022 WA0000โšฝ Laura Lotame โ€“ Football (Girlsโ€™ Team)

Laura coaches GISAโ€™s girlsโ€™ football team with energy and heart.
Outside her professional life as a project manager, she empowers young athletes to play confidently, support each other, and enjoy every moment on the field.

โ€œLetโ€™s grow, learn, and have fun together โ€” one goal at a time!โ€

๐Ÿ’ซ We are proud of our diverse extracurricular team, whose energy and creativity make school life at GISA so rich and dynamic.
Because learning is more than lessons โ€” itโ€™s life, movement, and inspiration!